Gold Hills Dam
Key Takeaway
Gold Hills Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 71.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50531 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GOLD HILLS GOLF CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gold Hills Dam?
Gold Hills Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Gold Hills Dam?
Gold Hills Dam is owned by GOLD HILLS GOLF CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gold Hills Dam built?
Gold Hills Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Gold Hills Dam?
Gold Hills Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gold Hills Dam?
Gold Hills Dam has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.